Limited Slip Differential Preload

Place transmission or transaxle in Neutral. Block front wheels. Raise one rear wheel free of ground and remove wheel.
Use Adapter (MB990241-0l) for Starion models. Install adapter on wheel studs. Release parking brake.
Using torque wrench, measure starting torque on Starion models when rotating wheel in forward direction. This measurement is read once axle is turning. Differential must be repaired if torque is less than specification. See TESTING SPECIFICATIONS TABLE.

TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Starion

⁽¹⁾ 28 (39)

⁽¹⁾	Includes 3 ft. lbs (4 N.m) for disc brake drag.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Limited Slip Differential

Fig 2: Exploded View of Conventional Differential